Origin
Sri Lanka
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Color
Red, Blue, Green, Brown, Black
Black, Blue, Yellow, Green
Streak
White
Grey, Greenish, Brown
For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Element of Planets
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.63-3.93.28-3.44
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, Splintery
Cleavage
Indistinct
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
Mohs Hardness
7.5-85.0-6.0
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10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
Na2Fe2+3Fe3+2Si8O22(OH)2
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Silky
Pleochroism
Absent
X = blue
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.770-1.7801.680-1.698
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Isometric
monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.005-0.008
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0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Creativity
Empowerment
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Clear Thinking